JOB DESCRIPTION

The Naviance team at Hobsons offers a unique opportunity to work on an entrepreneurial team yet have the resources of a larger company. We currently have an outstanding opening for a Technical Product Manager (TPM) to serve as Product Owner for one or more scrum teams and to drive innovation that will improve the customer and student experience for users of the market leading college and career planning software.

The TPM is responsible for strategic product initiatives from idea generation through development and support. The product manager collaborates with UI design, engineering, marketing, sales, client services, and compliance stakeholders to recommend investments, determine feasibility, document requirements, prioritize, and execute on the delivery roadmap. Ideal candidates are passionate about creating opportunities for student success while supporting the administrative needs of schools.

This position will be located in Arlington, VA (Clarendon Metro stop):

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

* Support Hobsons SDLC as a Product Owner; motivate the delivery team with clear goals and serve as the proxy for the users, customers, and business

* Establish a solid understanding of users, customers, the marketplace, competition. and trends in the industry and delivery model

* Work collaboratively with product managers and assist in defining the market and product direction

* Participate in relevant professional organizations to gain industry knowledge regarding trends or other factors impacting the product line and to make sure the company s corporate interests are represented

* Strong attention to detail, combined with ability to see and explain the big picture

* Self-motivated, with the resourcefulness and ability to deal with ambiguity

Our employees are a direct reflection of our business. Diverse and talented, we are passionate about the power of education and proactive in seeking new challenges and innovations.

But the most exciting part of Hobsons is where we are headed. We believe the biggest ideas are yet to come. We are well positioned for the future with a growing workforce, international expansion, increasing revenue, creative thinking and new opportunities.

Hobsons recognizes the importance of taking care of our most valuable assets our employees. That s why we not only offer a comprehensive benefits package but also continuously evaluate our offerings to meet the evolving needs of our workforce.